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Fix this textJOURNAL OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES TEACHERS FEDERATION
Fix this textVol. 65, NO. 8
Fix this textMay 21,1984
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Fix this textRegistered by Australia Post Publication Number N8G1213
Fix this textSTAFFING
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Fix this textby Alan Layt
Fix this textSenior Vice-President
Fix this textAt April Council it was reported
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Fix this textOn the May 3, the Senior
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Fix this textGillett who outlined the Depart-
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